EPFL AI Center and Swiss AI Initiative – New Call for Postdoctoral Fellowships
Event details
| Date | 31.10.2025 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
The EPFL AI Center Postdoctoral Fellowship programme, with support from the Swiss AI Initiative, offers outstanding and motivated young researchers the opportunity to work alongside diverse faculty members in advancing AI techniques and expanding their applications across multiple scientific fields. The 2nd call is now open with a deadline for the submission of applications of 3 November 2025 (17:00 CET).
The EPFL AI Center is the hub for AI research at EPFL, spearheading strategic initiatives and research challenges in AI, hosting large-scale projects in collaboration with multiple academic and industry partners.
Key goals of this Fellowship programme are to:
- Advance cutting-edge AI research;
- Promote ethical AI development ensuring fellows critically evaluate issues such as bias, privacy, and fairness in AI research;
- Prepare for the next generation of leaders in AI;
- Spark interdisciplinary collaboration between the EPFL AI Center’s community.
The call for proposals is now open and applications are encouraged from researchers at the postdoctoral level with a keen interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary research on AI topics and who typically feel attracted by a career in research. Applications should be aligned with the activities of the EPFL AI Center or the Swiss AI Initiative.
Who can apply:
Applications are encouraged from researchers at the postdoctoral level. Doctoral students in their last year can also apply, but they will need to have completed their PhD degree by the time they start their fellowship project.
This call is open to applicants of all nationalities. No age restrictions apply.
Funding and duration:
The EPFL AI Center and Swiss AI Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowship programme covers the salary of the postdoctoral fellow and is for a period of up to two years max. In addition, the Fellow will receive a one-off payment of CHF 5’000 per year to contribute towards spending on research costs and travel to conferences.
The Fellowship will enable the postdoctoral researcher to develop an interdisciplinary research agenda in collaboration with at least two EPFL labs headed by EPFL AI Center faculty members.
How to apply:
Application guidelines and templates can be found on the programme webpage. Proposals need to be submitted via the online submission platform.
Deadline:
Monday 3 November (17:00 CET)
Further information: please visit the EPFL AI Center and Swiss AI Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowships webpage or contact the Research Office ([email protected]).
Practical information
- General public
- Free